His Republican opponent was ultimately further hampered by his record. Rogers He is one of many Republicans who were once deeply critical of Trump but today dutifully fall in line. The day after January 6, 2021, Rogers publicly stated that Trump “chaotic leadership style” and their actions “clearly” sparked the insurrection. In 2024, Rogers had nothing but praise for the former president, stating that his past harsh words were merely “differences” that he could overcome.

The change has been devastating for Rogers, as voters have soured on him after multiple shameless attempts to get closer to Trump. Worst of all was Rogers’ defense of the former president after he said that if Harris won the presidency, “the whole country would end up like Detroit.”

Rather than berating Trump, Rogers supported him, saying: “If you live on the streets of Detroit, you know crime isn’t getting any better. Seizing on this moment of betrayal, Slotkin said: “Do you see how afraid he is to even break with Donald Trump when it comes to defending the largest city in your state? So sad.”